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San Jose Earthquakes will be aiming to make it back-to-back MLS victories when they welcome Orlando City to PayPal Park on Thursday.
The Quakes finished 10th in the Western Conference last season, but they have enjoyed an encouraging start to the 2026 campaign and currently sit third in the overall standings.
Orlando City, by contrast, occupy 13th place in the Eastern Conference with just 14 points from 15 matches and are in desperate need of an upturn in form.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Orlando City key stats
- San Jose have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 11 matches.
- Orlando City have scored first in four of their last five matches.
- Seven of San Jose's last nine matches have produced Over 10.5 corners.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Orlando City preview: Another home win?
San Jose Earthquakes vs Orlando City — Tale of the Tape
| San Jose Earthquakes | vs | Orlando City |
|---|---|---|
| 15th | Position | 26th |
| 32 | Points | 14 |
| 34 | Goals For | 23 |
| 15 | Goals Against | 44 |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 9th/2nd | Home / Away Rank | 22nd/29th |
San Jose currently sit second in the Western Conference standings with 32 points, level with Vancouver Whitecaps, who have played one game fewer.
Bruce Arena's side have been one of the most entertaining sides in the MLS scoring 34 goals while conceding just 15.
They have the second best attacking record, and the third-best defensive record across MLS this season, but the recent form is a bit of a worry.
San Jose have won four games out of seven played at home, but they have won only one of their last five MLS matches.
Orlando City endured a disappointing 2025 campaign, finishing one place below San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS standings after ending level on points but trailing on goal difference.
Defensive frailties continue to undermine their progress, with the Lions having already conceded 44 goals this season.
Martin Manuel Perelman's side have won just two of their last six MLS matches and head into this contest without a victory in their previous two outings.
Orlando have also struggled badly on the road, losing six of their eight away league matches and collecting just four points from their travels.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Orlando City form guide & betting tips
| San Jose Earthquakes | vs | Orlando City |
|---|---|---|
DDLLW |
Form | WLWDL |
| 5 | Points | 7 |
| 11th (Western Conference) | Form Table | 9th (Eastern Conference) |
| 9 | Goals For | 11 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 15 |
DLLLW |
Form (All Comps) | LWDWL |
Whispers predicts: San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 Orlando City
San Jose Earthquakes have been particularly impressive on home soil this season, while Orlando City have struggled for consistency on their travels, making the hosts appealing at 8/15 (1.53) to claim all three points in midweek.
Both teams have scored in nine of San Jose's last 10 matches, so Both Teams To Score – Yes at 4/9 (1.44) looks a solid betting option.
Orlando City have opened the scoring in six of the last seven meetings between the sides, making them an interesting pick to score first at 37/20 (2.85).
> San Jose win at 8/15 (1.53) | Likelihood: Probable
> Orlando City to score first at 37/20 (2.85) | Likelihood: Outsider
> BTTS – Yes at 4/9 (1.44) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 10.5 corners at 10/11 (1.91) | Likelihood: Probable